About Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
Nursing home overview and details
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center is an nursing home in Johnston, IA, serving Polk County and the surrounding community. The facility has 150 certified beds with an average daily census of 119.7 residents.
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 2002, bringing 24 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with COMMONSPIRIT HEALTH, which provides administrative support and oversight. It operates as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), offering a continuum of care from independent living to skilled nursing, allowing residents to age in place.
CMS has assigned this facility a 1-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Johnston, IA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Poor
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center has received a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.
Health Inspection
Poor
Quality Measures
Very Good
Staffing
Very Good
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center provides 3.53 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.78 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 38.1%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 42.3%. Weekend staffing averages 3.07 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center is designated as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) by CMS, meaning it has a history of serious quality issues and is under enhanced oversight, and has received 5 fines totaling $270,826, and has 9 total penalties on record. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
Special Focus Facility
This facility is designated as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) by CMS, meaning it has a history of serious quality issues and is under enhanced oversight.
Doctors at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
What is the CMS rating for Bishop Drumm Retirement Center?
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Bishop Drumm Retirement Center have?
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center has 150 certified beds with an average daily census of 119.7 residents.
What type of facility is Bishop Drumm Retirement Center?
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center is a non profit - church related nursing home serving Polk County in Johnston, IA.
How many doctors practice at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center?
2 physicians are affiliated with Bishop Drumm Retirement Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Bishop Drumm Retirement Center have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Bishop Drumm Retirement Center has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·